'Brides for a cause' charity wedding to support Wish Upon a Wedding

National non-profit will also step in to help

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Bakersfield area brides can save hundreds of dollars on their wedding dresses and help make weddings come true for couples facing terminal illness.

"Brides for a Cause" will be hosting a special Charity Wedding Dress Sale from March 21 to March 23 at The Patino in Bakersfield to support Wish Upon a Wedding, a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing weddings and vow renewals for individuals facing terminal illness and other serious life-altering events.

The charity wedding dress sale will feature more than 800 affordable new and gently used wedding dresses up to 75% off.

All wedding dresses featured at the event will are donated by bridal stores and individuals across the country. Gowns will also be available.

"Wedding dress donations will be accepted during the event," said Erin Scharf, a spokeswoman for Brides for a Cause.

The Patino is located at 425 30th Street in downtown Bakersfield.

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